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Week 12 delivered an incredible Dallas Cowboys comeback, or was it an epic Eagles implosion?

Postseason Mahomes arrived to salvage the Kansas City's season while the Bears continue to surprise while they extend their winning run.

Did Sanders do enough on his first NFL outing to earn the full-time role in Cleveland?

We’ll examine at the pick of the week in the league.

The Breakdown – Cowboys Comeback or Philly Fail?

Dallas found themselves down and out at twenty-one to zero behind versus the reigning championship champions, how exactly did they engineer their joint-best recovery ever?

Sentiment of a first home game since a teammate’s untimely passing may have played a part, but technically it was a mixture of Dak Prescott determination and a defence that pounced on uncommon mistakes by the Eagles.

Dak surpassed Romo’s records for passing yards (now 34,378) and clutch drives (25) with an all-action performance – his diving touchdown embodying his energetic showing.

Philadelphia wasted a lead of twenty-one points or more for the first time after 1999, with just their second game with multiple turnovers this season – the previous being another disappointing division loss at the New York.

Along with fourteen infractions for ninety-six yards, the offensive struggles that affected Hurts after what – for him – was an fast beginning was significant. He had only thrown for 200-plus yards in four games prior to the weekend, he had over one hundred fifty in the first half alone in Texas.

However from the time Philadelphia went 21-0 up their offence derailed spectacularly – with four straight punts, a missed three-point attempt and then a turnover giving opportunity after opportunity to the Cowboys.

Philadelphia’s defence is brilliant, it really is, but an offense that's not eclipsed 21 points in five of 7 games (3 losses) is now a huge concern, because the pieces are all there but it's simply not clicking.

Sirianni’s approach is all about securing the big situations, the defense maintains them in it and what offence there is manages just about enough – if it can't even do that and now the composure and possession security is failing, there could be trouble in the future.

Spotlight – Playoff Patrick Appears Prematurely to Save Chiefs

It wasn't quite as extreme, but the Chiefs’ eleven-point comeback in the fourth quarter against a powerful Indianapolis team was hugely impressive – and could have only saved their season.

How significant was it? Well, the NFL's advanced analytics now assign the Chiefs a fifty-eight percent probability of reaching the playoffs, whereas a loss on Sunday would have dropped that number to 28%.

It’s no surprise the playoff version of Patrick Mahomes turned up, passing for two hundred thirty-five yards in the second half alone and leading three point-scoring drives in their last four possessions to seal it in extra time.

A few big throws and daring scrambles are commonplace for Mahomes in the playoffs, but right now the Kansas City are in playoff form – at 6-5 and just 10th in the AFC standings.

This was closer to the former Chiefs though, with a initial close victory of the season after losing 5 already – they secured 11 of them last year so, if that confidence returns, this Chiefs Kingdom might not be done just yet.

Talking Point – Can Bears Become Kings of the North?

You just can't ignore the Bears any longer. A win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, minus Aaron Rodgers, kept them first of the division and at 8-3 – holding the same standing as the Philadelphia.

They appear threatening on both sides of the field, with a defense that leads the NFL in picks and overall turnovers and, in Williams, a young quarterback now used to securing close games.

He may still be shaky, surrendering a score after a turnover in his own end zone – but he also threw 3 scores and, with already 5 fourth-quarter comebacks this year, he knows how to get the job done.

Green Bay are in close chase in the NFC North after dominating the Minnesota and the Lions are right there after beating the Giants in overtime with a monster game from Jahmyr Gibbs.

The Bears are interestingly the most reliable with eight victories in nine, but as they visit the Super Bowl champs on Thanksgiving we'll discover exactly how strong they truly are.

Preview – Thrilling Thanksgiving in Store

It appears among the most exciting holiday line-ups for a long time, with each game loaded with playoff consequences.

The Lions welcome the Packers in the classic opener in Michigan, prior to a rare trip return to Dallas for the Kansas City, who started out life as the Texans way back in the sixties before relocating to Kansas City.

Sunday's comeback teams are each holding on to postseason hopes but have minimal room for error – so this will have a playoff feel.

And how about the Baltimore Ravens? An ugly win over the New York actually has them leading of the AFC North after beginning 1-5 and looking dead and buried.

Holiday and Shopping Day Fixtures (all times GMT)

• Thursday, 27 November: Green Bay Packers @ Detroit Lions (18:00)
• Thursday, 27 November: Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys (21:30)
• Friday, 28 November: Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens (01:20)
• Friday, 28 November: Chicago Bears @ Eagles (8:00 PM)

Can Sanders Retain His Job?

Browns coach Stefanski dismissed questions on whether Shedeur Sanders had performed sufficiently in his first NFL outing to keep the starting job when Gabriel returns.

Yet the issue will continue to be raised as Shedeur became the first Cleveland signal-caller to secure his debut NFL game since Eric Zeier in 1999 – with 17 other first-year quarterbacks failing to do so afterward.

It came just the Las Vegas, and with the assistance of an almost feral Browns defence recording ten sacks, but the Browns’ offense requires a director, a figurehead to inspire belief.

And self-belief is something not missing in Sanders, who told a CBS {